Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Delhi's Coldest Morning with Dense Fog
Delhi had its coldest morning of the winter season on Saturday, with temperatures dropping to 4.2°C, which is quite cold for this time of year.
The weather is also very foggy, making it hard to see, especially in the early morning.
The air quality is not good either, with pollution levels being very high.
Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, daytime temperatures rose by 3-6°C due to a Western Disturbance, providing some relief from the cold.
The weather department says it will stay cold and foggy for the next few days in Delhi, and there might be some clouds.
People in Delhi are finding it hard to go about their daily routines because of the cold, fog, and pollution.
Rainfall briefly improved visibility and reduced pollution, but the cold wave and fog are expected to intensify.
In Uttar Pradesh, the fog has dissipated, leading to improved visibility.
Delhi experienced its coldest morning of the winter season with a minimum temperature of 4.2°C.
The temperature was 2.7 notches below the seasonal average, making it the lowest recorded so far this winter.
The last time Delhi saw a colder January morning was on January 15, 2024, with a temperature of 3.3°C.
Dense fog is expected during the day, raising the likelihood of poor visibility, particularly during early morning hours.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'very poor' category, with a reading of 366.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Coldest morning of the winter season with dense fog and poor air quality in Delhi, temporary relief in Uttar Pradesh
- When
- January 2024
- Where
- Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Due to cold wave conditions and pollution in Delhi, and a Western Disturbance in Uttar Pradesh
Cold Wave Conditions
Temporary Relief
Temperature Drop
Cold Wave Conditions
Delhi experienced its coldest morning of the winter season with a minimum temperature of 4.2°C, 2.7 notches below the seasonal average.
Temporary Relief
Daytime temperatures in Uttar Pradesh rose by 3-6°C due to a Western Disturbance, providing temporary relief from the cold.
Weather Conditions
Cold Wave Conditions
Dense fog is expected during the day, raising the likelihood of poor visibility, particularly during early morning hours.
Temporary Relief
Fog thinned in Uttar Pradesh due to the Western Disturbance, leading to improved visibility.
- Minimum Temperature
- 4.2°C
- Seasonal Average
- 6.9°C
- Last Colder Morning
- January 15, 2024 (3.3°C)
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 366 (Very Poor)
- Relative Humidity
- 100%
- Forecast
- Dense fog, no major temperature change expected
- Temperature Rise in Uttar Pradesh
- 3-6°C
- Cause of Temperature Rise
- Western Disturbance
Sources
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Delhi weather update: National capital shivers at 4.2°C amid pollution woes, IMD predicts dense fog
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Air India issues advisory amid forecast for poor visibility due to fog, warns of impact on flight schedules
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Yellow alert issued for Chennai; fishermen advised caution
Delhi shivers as IMD warns of cold wave, AQI remains poor
